The XVI International Exhibition and Conference of Telecommunications, Telemetry, Information Technologies and Broadcasting Equipment "TurkmenTel - 2023" was held in the capital of Turkmenistan last week. This large-scale event brought together IT industry leaders from different parts of the world to exchange experience and find new points of contact.
In our detailed analytical material we will review the most important results of the conference and exhibition, analyze the proposals and agreements made.
According to experts, TurkmenTel 2023 has become an effective platform for promoting Turkmenistan's digital agenda and strengthening its position as a regional leader in telecommunications. The event also demonstrated the country's openness to international cooperation and innovation.
In this material we will review in detail the results of the conference and exhibition, analyze the announced plans and prospects for further cooperation.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov identifies key tasks for the country's IT industry
In his welcoming address to the participants of the international conference and exhibition "TurkmenTel - 2023", the President of Turkmenistan emphasized the importance of further development of the national telecommunications system and its integration into the global information space.
As the head of state noted, advanced digital technologies are being consistently introduced in the country, and the use of international standards is expanding. Significant investments are directed to the formation and strengthening of the IT cluster.
The President emphasized that the creation of modern information and communication infrastructure is a priority task, as it directly affects Turkmenistan's international prestige and its role as a regional link between East and West.
Thus, the speech of the head of state set the vector for further development of the IT sector of Turkmenistan - transition to new digital standards, integration into the global information space, attraction of investments in the IT infrastructure. As can be seen, the leadership of Turkmenistan pays paramount attention to the technological modernization of this strategically important sector.
The international nature of the forum facilitates the exchange of experience and investment attraction
The XVI International Exhibition and Scientific Conference "TurkmenTel - 2023" was attended by representative delegations from many countries of the world.
According to analysts, such a wide international representation testifies to the authority of this forum and the interest of the global IT community in cooperation with Turkmenistan.
Among the countries that sent their delegations were Kazakhstan, China, the United States, France, Turkey, Japan and other key partners of Turkmenistan.
The participation of leading world companies such as Nokia, Huawei, Thales, etc. demonstrates their interest in the implementation of projects in Turkmenistan.
Thus, the international format of the conference created favorable conditions for sharing best practices and attracting investments in the development of Turkmenistan's IT infrastructure. This will allow integrating the country into the global digital space.
A wide range of innovative developments at the exhibition exposition
The exhibition exposition of the TurkmenTel - 2023 forum demonstrated the widest range of modern achievements in the field of telecommunications and IT.
Of particular interest to visitors were the stands of national telecom operators, where the latest digital services and solutions for households and businesses were presented.
Also impressive was the exposition dedicated to the implementation of the smart city concept in Turkmenistan on the example of Ashgabat and the new digital city Arkadag. This demonstrated the country's innovative potential.
Special attention should be paid to the stands of private IT-companies of Turkmenistan, which presented their developments in the field of telecommunications, software, robotics.
The exhibition was a kind of demonstration of Turkmenistan's achievements in introducing digital technologies and creating favorable conditions for the development of the national IT industry.
International cooperation - the key to successful digital transformation
The plenary session of the scientific conference "TurkmenTel - 2023" was held under the title "Digital Transformation: International Dialogue and Cooperation".
In their speeches, the experts emphasized the importance of Turkmenistan's integration into the global digital agenda. The need to use international best practices and technology transfer was emphasized.
The role of international organizations such as ITU and others in promoting digitalization of Turkmenistan was highlighted.
Among the priorities are the development of the electronic document management system, creation of favorable conditions for training highly qualified IT specialists.
Based on the results of the plenary session, it can be concluded that Turkmenistan considers international cooperation as a key factor in the successful digital transformation of the national economy. Integration into the global digital space is a priority task.
Universal digitalization is the most important priority for Turkmenistan
One of the key outcomes of the event "TurkmenTel - 2023" was the announcement of 100% coverage of all settlements of Turkmenistan with high-speed Internet.
As the head of the specialized department emphasized, this task was solved thanks to a large-scale state program with the involvement of the best world technologies and experience.
Today, more than 3 million people use high-speed Internet services in Turkmenistan. This shows that the digitalization of the country is an absolute priority for its leadership.
Citizens' access to modern information technologies contributes to the development of the economy, improvement of living standards of the population, and integration of Turkmenistan into the global information society. Providing the entire country with high-speed Internet is an unprecedented breakthrough on the path of digital transformation of Turkmenistan.
Virtual SIM cards - a new trend in the mobile communications market of Turkmenistan
Another milestone event at the TurkmenTel 2023 forum was the presentation of virtual SIM cards from the leading national operator TM-CELL.
This innovative service allows you to use your mobile number without a physical SIM card by connecting it programmatically to your smartphone.
The key benefits of virtual SIM cards are increased security, privacy and flexibility of use. They are also cheaper than regular SIM cards.
According to experts, the launch of this service reflects the general trends in the global and regional telecommunications markets. The introduction of virtual SIM cards will allow TM-CELL operator to expand its subscriber base by attracting innovation-oriented audience. This novelty has great potential to become a growth driver of the Turkmen telecommunication sector.
The agreements signed in Ashgabat lay the foundation for international cooperation in the IT sector
An important practical outcome of "TurkmenTel - 2023" conference was the signing of a number of international memorandums on cooperation in the field of telecommunications and IT.
In particular, agreements were concluded with leading companies and organizations from China, France, Russia and other countries.
Experts assess these documents as an important step towards expanding Turkmenistan's bilateral and multilateral partnership with foreign countries in the high-tech sphere.
The signed memorandums lay a solid foundation for the exchange of experience, technology transfer, realization of joint projects in the field of IT and telecommunications.
This will contribute to further modernization of Turkmenistan's IT infrastructure on the basis of advanced international standards and solutions. In other words, the signed documents are of great practical importance.
Supporting talented youth is the key to the innovative future of Turkmenistan
An important part of the business program of TurkmenTel - 2023 forum was the awarding ceremony of the winners of the "Digital Solution" contest among young IT specialists.
According to experts, this contest plays a great role in identifying and supporting talented young developers whose projects determine the future of Turkmenistan's digital economy.
The winners include students of specialized universities, college students, and young scientists. Their projects cover a wide range of spheres - from healthcare to agriculture.
Encouragement of young talents by the state shows the attention to the staffing of innovative development of Turkmenistan. These young people are the future of the national IT-industry of the country.
Expansion of the orbital constellation - a new stage of space exploration by Turkmenistan
During the conference "TurkmenTel - 2023" plans to launch the second national communication satellite of Turkmenistan were announced.
This will be a new step in the development of the country's space program after the launch of Turkmenistan's first satellite, TürkmenÄlem52°, into orbit in 2018.
According to experts, the second device will expand Turkmenistan's capabilities in satellite communications, broadcasting and territory monitoring.
The realization of this project will demonstrate Turkmenistan's growing technological potential in the exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes.
The increase in the orbital constellation is seen as an important step towards the country's transformation into a regional operator of satellite services. This will certainly enhance the country's credibility in the international arena.
New communication lines will strengthen transit potential of Turkmenistan
Another important area highlighted at the TurkmenTel - 2023 conference was the further development of fiber-optic backbone lines in Turkmenistan.
In particular, it is about the construction of FOCL along the Turkmenistan-Iran and Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan routes. It is also planned to lay an underwater line along the Caspian Sea bed.
Implementation of these projects will strengthen Turkmenistan's telecommunication links with neighboring countries. Experts note the important transit value of the new routes for the region.
The introduction of advanced FOCL along with the launch of the second satellite will strengthen Turkmenistan's position as a major regional telecommunications operator.
Trunk line modernization is also important economically, as it facilitates the development of digital services for businesses.
Transition to "paperless" document management - the key to effective management
Among the topics discussed at the conference was the introduction of electronic document management in government agencies and enterprises of Turkmenistan.
As experts emphasize, the transition to the exchange of electronic documents will improve the efficiency of management, reduce costs, and speed up data processing.
The introduction of electronic document management is seen as an important element of digitalization of Turkmenistan's economy.
As the use of information technology increases, this system will promote productivity, transparency and accountability.
The transition to "paperless" document management will increase the competitiveness of Turkmenistan's enterprises by reducing transaction costs. This is an important step towards building an effective digital economy.
Summarizing the results, it can be stated that the International Conference and Exhibition "TurkmenTel - 2023" demonstrated Turkmenistan's success in implementing the ambitious agenda of digital transformation of the national economy.
The large-scale event has become an effective platform for international cooperation, exchange of experience, attraction of investments and technologies.
As a result of the forum, a number of important agreements were signed with foreign partners, and plans were outlined to expand the orbital constellation and backbone communication network.
In general, the conference demonstrated the focus of the country's leadership on building a developed digital economy, due to which Turkmenistan is strengthening its authority as one of the regional leaders in the field of high technologies.
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